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Senate skips social media ban, targets addictive design instead
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (873+ words) BOSTON " Senators last Thursday unveiled a proposal aimed at limiting youth exposure to addictive aspects of social media, one that differs dramatically from a social media ban the House has already passed. The bill (S 3164) slated for Senate debate this…...
PHOTOS: Lake lounging
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Ryan's Run 5 K returns to Phillipston June 13
4+ week, 1+ day ago (311+ words) PHILLIPSTON " For the fifth year, over 100 people are expected to take to the streets for the annual Ryan's Run 5 K Run/Walk. The fundraising event will take place this Saturday, June 13, beginning at 11 a. m. at The Common in Phillipston. The run…...
House approves weaponized drone bill to address "real" threats
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (483+ words) BOSTON " The House was nearly unanimous in its support Wednesday for a ban on weaponized robots and restrictions on police use of drones to conduct surveillance on citizens with reasonable expectations of privacy. Similar legislation has been filed every session…...
Sportsman's Corner: Ticks and tick-borne diseases
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (636+ words) Every May, two very unwanted pests arrive here in the North Quabbin Region. At some point, ticks become very active and venturing outdoors to turkey hunt or do any outdoor walking puts you in contact with ticks. Every walk with…...
UMass Donahue Institute report: Warning signs for Mass. research economy
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (894+ words) AMHERST " Reductions in federal funding for research and development could negatively impact the Massachusetts economy for at least a decade, according to a new study released by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute. In a state where such funding is…...
Heywood Hospital contains cybersecurity incident, investigation ongoing
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (156+ words) DOWNLOAD THE NEW ATHOL DAILY NEWS APP TODAY! GARDNER " A cybersecurity incident at Heywood Hospital that occurred last fall has been contained, and the investigation is ongoing into the cause and potential exposure of personal information. According to an announcement…...
Mass. courts weigh AI efficiency, ethics angles
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (434+ words) DOWNLOAD THE NEW ATHOL DAILY NEWS APP TODAY! State House News Service The Massachusetts judiciary is carefully embracing artificial intelligence as part of an endeavor to make courtrooms more accessible. Budd noted questions surrounding the reliability, confidentiality and cost of…...
Anthony Geraci to perform at Winchendon's Blues, Brews and BBQ
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (464+ words) For the Athol Daily News WINCHENDON " Anthony Geraci has played and recorded with some of the best of blues music and on July 19, he will bring his talents to Winchendon. Geraci will perform as part of Blues, Brews and BBQ,…...